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MSI Codex Z2 Desktop: Ryzen 5 8400F, RTX 5060 8GB, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD

$899

$1,600

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Walmart has MSI Codex Z2 Gaming Desktop (Codex Z2 C8NVL-683US) on sale for $899. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.W for sharing this deal.

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  • MSI Codex Z2 C8NVL-683US; Windows 11; 21.3 lb
  • AMD Ryzen 5 8400F; NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB
  • MSI PRO B840-VC WIFI; 16 GB DDR5; 1 TB NVMe SSD
  • 650 W 80+ Gold PSU
  • Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.2
  • USB 3.2 and USB 2.0; HDMI 2.1; DisplayPort 1.4a
  • MSI keyboard and mouse included

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
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Walmart has MSI Codex Z2 Gaming Desktop (Codex Z2 C8NVL-683US) on sale for $899. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.W for sharing this deal.

Details:
  • MSI Codex Z2 C8NVL-683US; Windows 11; 21.3 lb
  • AMD Ryzen 5 8400F; NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB
  • MSI PRO B840-VC WIFI; 16 GB DDR5; 1 TB NVMe SSD
  • 650 W 80+ Gold PSU
  • Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.2
  • USB 3.2 and USB 2.0; HDMI 2.1; DisplayPort 1.4a
  • MSI keyboard and mouse included

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

Original Post

Written by Dr.W

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10/05/26Walmart$949
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taterblade
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Just you know, Walmart has extended their return window to 1/31/2027 for items sold by Walmart, including this PC. Try it, and if you hate it, return it.
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turns2stone
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Really nice deal... The GPU alone is $500.
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HermanMunchther
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😂 wtf are you talking about? Gpu prices are still at an all time high. 5090s hit $9k-$11k
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Community Reviews

This MSI Codex Z2 is being framed as a strong sub 1,000 dollar ready to use gaming PC, especially for 1080p play, with the RTX 5060 alone cited as worth about $500. The 1 TB SSD and upgradeable DDR5 memory add flexibility, and the long Walmart return window through January 31, 2027 lowers the risk. The main knocks are the 16 GB RAM and 8 GB VRAM, which may feel tight for heavier modern games and future use. It looks like a solid value if you want a prebuilt with room to tinker.

  • Walmart's extended return window through 1/31/2027 can provide a long fallback if the PC doesn't meet expectations.

    taterbladeepix1718

  • The desktop platform can allow later RAM upgrades, which helps keep the build more flexible over time.

    ErnestoSimonEEEEEEbiker

  • The build can support alternative Linux gaming setups like Bazzite for users who prefer SteamOS-style workflows.

    EEEEEEbikerehobax

  • The GPU-only pricing comparison suggests the $899 bundle can be strong value for a 5060-class system.

    turns2stone

  • The system's 8GB VRAM can limit performance and longevity for newer AAA titles that rely on heavier GPU workloads.

    memberlogicmemberlogicmemberlogic

  • The 16GB RAM configuration may feel underpowered for gaming needs by 2026, especially for heavier workloads.

    MoTech0pktar

  • The Ryzen 5 8400F is an F-series chip without integrated graphics, which can complicate troubleshooting and productivity use without a discrete GPU.

    ListedGuruEEEEEEbiker

  • After Walmart's 1/31/2027 return cutoff, issues may require MSI RMA unless an extended warranty was purchased.

    cwhiteh2

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Yesterday 12:13 PM
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HermanMunchtherYesterday 12:13 PM
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Quote from actuallygoodpcs View quoted comment :
Somebody hasn't been paying attention to memory prices
Or anything since 16 gigs is still fine
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Yesterday 12:13 PM
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HermanMunchtherYesterday 12:13 PM
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Quote from MoTech0 View quoted comment :
16 GB is not enough in 2026
Yes it is
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Yesterday 12:14 PM
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HermanMunchtherYesterday 12:14 PM
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Quote from GandalfNYC View quoted comment :
Exactly as predicted, prices coming down!Dr. W with another great deal too!
😂 wtf are you talking about? Gpu prices are still at an all time high. 5090s hit $9k-$11k
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Yesterday 12:30 PM
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Quote from ScarletThread286 View quoted comment :
32gb on windows IS a minimum over 600$, no matter wich market we are in
Windows 11 and the mandatory included spyware is quite resource intensive. That's why gamers are switching to Steam OS.
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Yesterday 12:44 PM
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FrankP3Yesterday 12:44 PM
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is this PS big enough to support a larger gpu? could I just drop a 5070ti or 5080 in ?
Yesterday 1:09 PM
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ListedGuruYesterday 1:09 PM
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This being an "f' chip it doesn't have integrated graphics correct? I'm looking for a productivity machine that'll run (4) monitors. Will this machine run (4) monitors?
Yesterday 1:17 PM
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EEEEEEbikerYesterday 1:17 PM
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Quote from jbviau View quoted comment :
Can RAM be added later? Sorry--in a rush and didn't dig for details yet.
Just in case you were not joking: Yes, RAM can be added.

Typically only laptop computers or all-in-ones have soldered RAM.
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Yesterday 1:18 PM
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EEEEEEbikerYesterday 1:18 PM
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Quote from Enor View quoted comment :
Can I put SteamOS on this?
I don't think so because of the card, but you could run something similar, like Bazzite.
Yesterday 1:20 PM
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EEEEEEbikerYesterday 1:20 PM
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Quote from CTRL-ALT-DEALS View quoted comment :
Windows 11 and the mandatory included spyware is quite resource intensive. That's why gamers are switching to Steam OS.
You don't need to buy Steam devices (though I do have a Steam Deck and 10/10, would recommend): You can just load a Linux distro of your choice. Bazzite is popular for gaming but there are tons of good options.
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EEEEEEbikerYesterday 1:21 PM
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Quote from GandalfNYC View quoted comment :

Exactly as predicted, prices coming down!

Dr. W with another great deal too!
I hope you are right but as far as I know prices are predicted to continue to rise at least for another 2-3 years. I think this is just an actual slick deal.
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unhumanYesterday 1:23 PM
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Quote from msphill View quoted comment :
SteamOS needs a Radeon card currently
I think they're working on this. All these low GB machines... World is a mess.
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SCmeYesterday 1:38 PM
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So in theory, one could purchase, flip the GPU for $400ish and either flip the cpu for one with onboard or add a cheap older GPU (say $100) and have a nice home pc with tons of headroom to expand later if needed? We've been needed to upgrade our home pc for several years and well I missed the bus on the cheap ones from several years ago. The mini pcs are fine but limited room for later upgrades of ram/ssds and if selling off parts from this one, puts it in the about the same range as a decent priced mini.
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Jack2oYesterday 1:53 PM
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Over 500 sold yesterday per Walmart. This is quite a deal.
Yesterday 1:55 PM
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EnorYesterday 1:55 PM
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Man, this is right in my range, but I just still don't know enough if this is a good deal or not. Would love to be able to play some good games on it, but don't want to be completely out of the game in a year or 2.

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paliknightYesterday 2:06 PM
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Quote from SCme View quoted comment :
So in theory, one could purchase, flip the GPU for $400ish and either flip the cpu for one with onboard or add a cheap older GPU (say $100) and have a nice home pc with tons of headroom to expand later if needed? We've been needed to upgrade our home pc for several years and well I missed the bus on the cheap ones from several years ago. The mini pcs are fine but limited room for later upgrades of ram/ssds and if selling off parts from this one, puts it in the about the same range as a decent priced mini.
Zero chance you're getting 400 for this when there's always deals for 400 and sub 400 5060ti (8gb), brand new. Don't expect to net more then 250-300 from marketplace

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